Incident report
Eurocopter AS550C3 crash near Chemolingot, Kenya
serious2023-07-20
Summary
A Kenya Air Force Eurocopter AS550C3 Fennec helicopter from 655 Squadron struck a tree during takeoff from Chemolingot Primary School in Baringo County. Two crew members were injured, two others uninjured. The helicopter was destroyed.
Incident details
Date
2023-07-20
Location
Chemolingot, Kenya
Aircraft
Registration
1704
Operator
Operator type
military
Fatalities
0
Injuries
2
Occupants
4
Probable cause
Source
The East African ↗1.2500, 35.9000
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Severityserious
Fatalities0
Injuries2
SourceThe East African
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